SIX ERRORS YOU'LL NEVER MAKE AGAIN

1. The Double Negative

WRONG: We don't have no extra chairs.

CORRECT: We don't have any extra chairs. OR We have no extra chairs.

2. Use of "should of," "could of," "might of," etc.

WRONG: You should of done your homework.

CORRECT: You should have done your homework.

3. Incorrect Pronoun after the Word "Between"

WRONG: This information is a secret between you and I.

CORRECT: This information is a secret between you and me.

4. The Use of "Gonna"

WRONG: I'm gonna go home.

CORRECT: I'm going to go home.

5. Incorrect Spelling of "A lot"

WRONG: The character showed alot of courage.

CORRECT: The character showed a lot of courage. (or "...a great deal of courage.")

6. Incorrect Use of "Good" and "Well"

WRONG: You dance very good.

CORRECT: You dance very well. ("well" required following an action verb)

WRONG: Your answer seems well.

CORRECT: Your answer seems good. ("good" required following a linking verb)

TAKE A QUICK QUIZ!

Correct each sentence below.

1. I don't see nothing wrong with your opinion.

2. Some groups might of finished the assignment early.

3. Between you and I, this joke is not funny.

4. Bill is gonna get my assignments for me during my absence.

5. That young man has made alot of progress this year.

6. The roasting turkey smells well.

7. The entire class did good on the test.

SCROLL DOWN FOR CORRECT ANSWERS.

1. I don't see anything wrong with your opinion.

2. Some groups might have finished the assignment early.

3. Between you and me, this joke is not funny.

4. Bill is going to get my assignments for me during my absence.

5. That young man has made a lot of progress this year.

Better yet: That young man has made a great deal of progress this year.

6. The roasting turkey smells good.

7. The entire class did well on the test.